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UK and Iraq open talks on 'ambitious' asylum returns deal


Published on 2025-01-15 03:20:53 - i
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  • Within hours of the Iraqi prime minister leaving Downing Street, it was announced three men with alleged links to people smuggling were arrested in Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met with UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to discuss the potential return of Iraqi asylum seekers to Iraq, marking the beginning of talks on asylum returns. This meeting comes in the context of the UK's ongoing efforts to manage asylum claims, particularly those deemed inadmissible under current laws. The discussions are part of a broader political strategy by the Labour Party to address immigration issues, with Starmer emphasizing the need for a fair and effective asylum system. The talks also reflect the UK's interest in strengthening bilateral relations with Iraq, focusing on security, economic cooperation, and migration policies. This initiative follows previous engagements, including a visit by UK Home Secretary James Cleverly to Iraq, highlighting the government's commitment to international cooperation on migration.

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